Old Town Alexandria VA

Old Town

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Visit the neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria! Explore the rich historic architecture and boat tours.

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Nov 7, 2024
Having an afternoon free while in Washington, we took an Uber to Alexandria and had a beautiful time exploring Old Town. Such interesting and unique architecture. It is easy to walk and wander, with … Full review by MeganMunro
Oct 21, 2024
This was our first time to Alexandria, and Virginia! We absolutely loved the charm the city had to offer. The clean streets and colorful houses make it such a nice area to walk around. The downtown h… Full review by Jessica and Car... D
Jul 16, 2024
always something fresh and new when we visit it seems....a lively neighborhood both in the daytime and in the evenings...nice hotels; interesting shops; and the choices for restaurants abound...there… Full review by scouternurses2016
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We are looking to stay in the area that has the most shops, restaurants & bars within walking distance. Is that the …
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We are looking to stay in the area that has the most shops, restaurants & bars within walking distance. Is that the Waterfront? I noticed that there weren't many hotels in that area. Thank you for your help!
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yes that is the best area to stay if you wish to enjoy old town Alex. the embassy suites is a 10 minute walk down king street to the waterfront
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If we came using rail from Fredericksburg is there an easy route to old town and main attractions?
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Yes. You can take a train to Alexandria. At the Alexandria station, you can get the FREE trolley that will take you up and down King Street. It’s really convenient. When you arrive …
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Yes. You can take a train to Alexandria. At the Alexandria station, you can get the FREE trolley that will take you up and down King Street. It’s really convenient. When you arrive at the Alexandria station, you will have to take a very short walk down the hill to the metro stop to get to the trolly stop.
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We will be staying in Crystal City (about 20 minutes from Old Town). We will not have a car. Is it worth it to pay for …
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We will be staying in Crystal City (about 20 minutes from Old Town). We will not have a car. Is it worth it to pay for transportation to go there? Looking for things to do at night after sightseeing in DC. We will be there Sunday-through Tuesday in the summer.
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It is absolutely worth it to see Old Town, Alexandria after your sightseeing in DC. As a matter of fact, it is the perfect place with many unique shops and restaurants and a beautiful …
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It is absolutely worth it to see Old Town, Alexandria after your sightseeing in DC. As a matter of fact, it is the perfect place with many unique shops and restaurants and a beautiful waterfront by the Torpedo Factory. The air has a certain happy jive in it. Definitely don't miss it!
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Where do you pick up the free trolley?
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There are several places up and down the street. It parks at the east end and then stops at different corners. I picked up s bunch of people in front of my hotel also.
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